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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.82, 36,812.77 and 17,982.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.82, 36,812.77 and 17,982.33 is: 26,874.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.82 : 36,812.77 = 17,982.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.82/36,812.77 = 17,982.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.82x = 36,812.77 × 17,982.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.82x = 661,979,296.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,979,296.50/24,631.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.96

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